{"id":47727,"date":"2026-05-29T07:04:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T11:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/discover\/?p=47727"},"modified":"2026-05-29T09:45:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T13:45:18","slug":"and-24-stock-top-picks-and-4-etf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stockchase.com\/discover\/and-24-stock-top-picks-and-4-etf\/","title":{"rendered":"This Week’s Stock Picks & BNN Top Picks Summary: META-Q, UBER-N and 17 Stock and 6 ETF Top Picks (May 22-29)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This week were 17 Stock and 6 ETF Top Picks in a wide range of industries: Consumer, Financials, Technology, Industrials, Utilities, Energy and ETF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are this week\u00b4s Top Picks as selected by: Michael O’Reilly<\/a>, Billy Kawasaki<\/a>, Martin Cobb<\/a>, Jamie Murray<\/a>, Ryan Modesto<\/a>, Mike Philbrick<\/a> and Greg Newman<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

🛍 Consumer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

McDonalds (MCD)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Opinion about MCD: They report Thursday. Restaurants have struggled because of high prices, but MCD rolled out some cheaper offerings and customers\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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Universal Music Group (UMG-AMS)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Opinion about UMG-AMS: Growing topline in double digits. Margins expanding. Twice as large as Sony. Incredible catalogue, revenues from streaming are\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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🏛 Financials<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brookfield Corp (BN.TO)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Opinion about BN-T: It's been basing since last September. Pays a decent dividend. As long as it holds $60, this won't revisit $49. Should be a core holding you hold for a long time.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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Mercury General Corp (MCY)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Opinion about MCY-N: Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O\u2019Reilly We reiterate MCY, a property and casualty insurance provider focused on California auto policies as a TOP PICK. \u00a0Recently released earnings showed growing cash reserves, while debt was reduced on the back of a 14% revenue boost and lower than expected claims. \u00a0It trades at 11x earnings,…<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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Definity Financial (DFY.TO)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Opinion about DFY.TO: P&C business. Making a ton of money. Great business, good valuation. Will probably be acquired at some point. His insurance\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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💻 Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Opinion about META-Q: In the last quarter, the company reported 8.88 USD per share, beating the 8.21 USD estimate by 8.13%. Revenue for the same period reached 59.89 B USD, despite the estimate of 58.46 B USD. For the next quarter, analysts expect 6.63 USD in earnings per share and 55.36 B USD in revenue.…<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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Uber (UBER)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Opinion about UBER-N: (A Top Pick Dec 17\/24, Up 32%) Their self-driving cars have divided investors: either an opportunity or disaster. 170 million use their app and part of their business is advertising. They're getting much more profitable, transforming from a cash burner to a cash machine.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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Nvent Electric (NVT)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Opinion about NVT: In the GPS space. Feels that GPS is playing an increasing role and this is a key player. Expert opinions on Nvent Electric (NVT) \u2014\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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Broadcom (AVGO)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Opinion about AVGO-Q: AVGO vs. MRVL AVGO is like the smaller cousin of NVDA. Built GOOG's AI program, increasingly making waves with Anthropic (owns Claude). Interesting, but not a shoot-the-lights-out opportunity. He'd buy.MRVL is trying to take a share of the chips that go into GOOG, and is already involved with AMZN cloud. Be careful.…<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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Corsair Gaming (CRSR)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Opinion about CRSR: They make high-end videogame equipment like cooling systems and PC cases, which they charge at a 11%-86% premium. Went public in\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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Snowflake (SNOW)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Opinion about SNOW: Growing faster than expected: total revenues +27%, product revenue 28%. They guided 8% margin expansion, and this is the story\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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Nebius Group (NBIS)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Opinion about NBIS-Q: Trevor Rose\u2019s Insights - Trevor\u2019s most-liked answers from 5i Research We continue to like the name but given the run it has had, some volatility should be expected. They have significant growth ahead, are signing contracts and most of the backdrop in the sector seems to indicate that demand remains strong for…<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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Microsoft Corp (MSFT)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Opinion about MSFT-Q: Buy on pullback today, or it that catching a falling knife? Pullback is great time to enter. She'd buy more, but she's already overweight this name. Still one of the most diversified, mega-cap tech companies in the world. Last night's numbers were spectacular, pushback is on the capex spending.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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🚚 Industrials<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flowserve Corp. (FLS)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Opinion about FLS: (Top Pick Jan 27\/11, Down 10.14%) Parts for the basic flow industry. He would consider adding some time in the near future.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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Stantec (STN)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Opinion about STN: All engineering consultants have come down on AI fears. Beat last quarter on higher margins. Organic growth missed a bit, but kept\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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💡 Utilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talen Energy(TLN)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Expert opinions on talen energy (TLN) \u2014 buy, sell, or hold ratings from Canadian and US analysts on Stockchase.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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⚡ Energy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apache Corp (APA)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Opinion about APA-Q: Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly As members of the US Administration expect a continuation of high energy prices for the foreseeable future, we reiterate APA as a TOP PICK.\u00a0 Shipments thru the Strait of Hormuz remain challenged leaving domestic producers in a good position to see cash flows continue to improve.\u00a0 Analysts…<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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💹 ETF<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BMO Equal Weight Utilities Index ETF (ZUT.TO)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Opinion about ZUT.TO: Utilities have done well because of low interest rates, but this trend won't last forever. Take some profits of this is\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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iShares MSCI Global Silver Miners ETF (SLVP)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Opinion about SLVP: How to Play Silver. There are three different ways to play: Seniors (SLVP-N), Juniors (SILJ-N) or the metal, SIL-N. He would buy\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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iUnits S&P\/TSX Completion Index Fund (XMD.TO)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Opinion about XMD.TO: If you are looking for a growth story in Canada, not including energy, you'll have to look at midcaps. Avoids volatility.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility (XMU.TO)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Opinion about XMU-T: Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We reiterate XMU, a low volatility ETF holding US equities as a TOP PICK and a good defensive holding.\u00a0 We continue to recommend a stop at $83, looking to achieve $103 -- upside potential over 17%.\u00a0 Yield 1.0%<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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ISHARES EDGE MSCI MIN VOL GBL IDX ETF (XMW.TO)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Opinion about XMW-T: Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O\u2019Reilly We reiterate XMW, an iShares ETF focused on global equities (60% North American) - providing excellent market diversification - as a TOP PICK.\u00a0 It targets companies that demonstrate lower volatility over time along with growth potential. \u00a0We recommend maintaining a stop-loss at $55, looking to achieve $69…<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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BMO Global Infrastructure ETF (ZGI.TO)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Opinion about ZGI-T: Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly ZGI manages a portfolio of 49 utilities, energy processing and other infrastructure companies of $500 million market cap and higher.\u00a0 Holdings are worldwide, but company shares trade in the US and Canada.\u00a0 Since inception, it has achieved an annual return over 11%.\u00a0 We recommend setting a stop-loss…<\/p>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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